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Ford Focus ST

Mk3 · 2.0L EcoBoost2013–2018

The torque-steering, recaro-clad people's champion.

7 reviewers · 16 videos · 1 press article

Generations
Mk32013–2018Mk42019–2025
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling.

across 7 reviewers

// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/56 of 7 reviewersstrong consensus

With 252 horsepower and 207 foot-pounds of torque I think that is a very adequate amount for this.

positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 7:18

250 horsepower 6.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km or 0 to 60 M hour

positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 10:16

It's a very nice engine for this car. It just suits the character of this vehicle really well.

positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 7:07
// 02

Handling

4.5/56 of 7 reviewersstrong consensus

the torque vectoring really really helps with the handling of this car

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 8:18

the suspension is so good on this car you can actually lift the wheel while your corner I've been loving it the handling is so predictable

positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 8:55

The steer wheel is very direct I like that and so it's also quite a fun to steal with it

positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 16:07
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/56 of 7 reviewersstrong consensus

it's really Torquay down low it's really fun to drive around the city

positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 8:11

it can be such a nice quiet little refined hot hats and then the next minute it can be some just crazy monster

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:34

it's really an everyday Fun car

positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 16:25
// 04

Daily drivability

4.0/57 of 7 reviewersstrong consensus

the interior of the Focus ST this really makes you feel like you're getting more than your money's worth

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 3:36

this car without a doubt is it is is a great daily driver if you want something that's fun and practical at the same time

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 9:38

if you're looking for a practical daily driver that's still really fun and all seven boxes this is it

mixed · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 13:38
// 05

Value

4.5/57 of 7 reviewersstrong consensus

I think for the price range it would probably be one of my top contenders

positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 12:30

the fort offers a little bit more horsepower and a little bit more serial equipment

positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 6:40

the navigation is a fairly decent value as far as I'm concerned. So, I would definitely get the my Ford touch system and the navigation option in there.

positive · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 4:44

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

TheStraightPipes
Posted Jun 13, 2017Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Zygrene
Posted Jun 30, 2016Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Autogefuhl
Posted Sep 2, 2015Open on YouTube
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